Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GX9

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PM2 grades against the GX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 versus the GX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and GX9 is 89 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and GX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX9 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-PM2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.